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Data Driven Strength Podcast

Episode 5 w/ Mike Tuchscherer - Hypertrophy Blocks, Emerging Strategies, and Training Epistemology

Dec 17, 2020
Mike Tuchscherer, an expert in hypertrophy training, emerging strategies, and training epistemology, discusses topics such as integrating muscle size gains into strength gains, the impact of hypertrophy training on powerlifting performance, the trade-offs in training and individualized responses, challenges of measuring muscle mass, exploring different training approaches, the value of hiring a coach, and the importance of the thought process in training programs.
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Quick takeaways

  • The value of coaching lies in the decision-making process and exploration of different approaches to training for individualized responses.
  • Finding the most effective approach for each athlete involves balancing the exploration of new methods with exploiting what has worked well in the past, always prioritizing the desired outcome.

Deep dives

Importance of focusing on the outcome in training

Focusing on the outcome of training is more valuable than just looking at the X's and O's of a program. The thought process behind the program is what brings value to coaching. The decision-making and exploration of different approaches lead to individualized responses.

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